Next start date 27 Oct 2020
Delivered Brisbane
Duration
2 days
Cost $2,000
Overview
By deciphering complex concepts into manageable terms, this workshop provides non-lawyers with a foundation in contract law. Participants will gain a basic understanding of contract formation, negotiations, potential pitfalls, contract content including exemptions and terms as well as ending contracts and contract terminations and breaches.
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For those working with contracts possessing a foundational understanding of contract law is beneficial to avoid legal problems and alert when to seek specialised legal services. Over two days, students will develop their contract law knowledge by participating in hands-on problem solving and discussions.
Who should participate?
While this course would especially benefit those who come into contact with contracts, it is for anybody wanting to gain a basic understanding of contract law.
Your expert facilitator Dr Bill Dixon
Dr Bill Dixon has taught contract law for over 15 years. Bill completed his doctorate on the topic 'An Examination of the Common Law Obligation of Good Faith in the Performance and Enforcement of Commercial Contracts in Australia'. He is a co-author of 15 books together with many other publications.
Core concepts
Formation of contracts
- Agreement
- Intention
- Consideration
Negotiation of contracts and potential pitfalls
- Pre-contractual statements
- Misrepresentation
- Australian Consumer Law Section 18 - misleading conduct
- Equitable estoppel
Content of contracts
- Promissory terms - conditions, warranties and intermediate terms
- Exemption clauses
- Other terms
Other factors invalidating contracts
- Mistake
- Australian Consumer Law Sections 20, 21, 22 and unconscionable conduct
- Australian Consumer Law Part 2-3 and Unfair Contract Terms
Ending contracts
- Performance
- Agreement
- Frustration
- Termination for breach
Remedies
- Damages
- Specific performance and injunction
- Australian Consumer Law Part 3-2
- (Div 1) and Consumer Guarantees
Details
Where and when
QUT Executive Education Centre
B Block, QUT Gardens Point
2 George St, Brisbane Qld 4001
27 and 28 October 2020
9:30am - 4:30pm each day
Certification
All participants who complete the two day course receive a Certificate of Successful Completion.
Cost
| Registration type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Early bird registration (closes 4 weeks prior to commencement of the course) | $1,800 (including GST) |
| Standard registration (closes 2 weeks prior to commencement of the course) | $2,000 (including GST) |
| Alumni registration (closes 2 weeks prior to commencement of the course) | $1,500 (including GST) |
| Group registration (4+ from the same organisation) (closes 2 weeks prior to commencement of the course) | $1,800 (including GST) |
Please contact QUTeX if you wish to complete a group registration.
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